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Plumber in Barrie.

I'm Roy. I live and work in Barrie, and this is where most of my days are spent — licensed journeyman plumber, backflow certified, residential and commercial. When you call, you get me, not a call centre.

Call 705 888 2651
Based here — 270 Kozlov St, Barrie · open daily 6am to 10pm
20 yrsIn the trade
LicensedJourneyman plumber
CertifiedBackflow prevention
6am–10pmOpen every day
Roy, owner of Wilkin Plumbing
RoyOwner & journeyman plumber
The person behind the wrench

When you call me,
you get me.

Hi, I'm Roy. I'm a licensed and skilled journeyman plumber with 20 years in the trade. I'm originally from the UK, and in January 2021 my family and I moved to Barrie to build something of our own.

I started out with a local plumbing company, and it showed me exactly what I wanted to bring to this community. A more personal service. Real attention to detail. Fair, honest pricing.

For me, plumbing isn't only about fixing the problem. It's about making sure you feel looked after. I pay close attention to the details, and I treat every home as if it were mine.

"I show up when I say I will, I'm honest and upfront, and the job isn't finished until you're completely happy."
Roy WilkinWilkin Plumbing, Barrie ON
What I do

Plumbing done properly, start to finish.

One plumber, one standard. From a dripping tap to a full bathroom renovation, here is how I can help.

Residential Plumbing

Leaky faucets, clogged drains and blocked pipes. Fast, reliable fixes you can count on.

Commercial Plumbing

Work that fits around your business, so your day keeps moving with minimal disruption.

Backflow Prevention

Cross connection testing, surveys, install and repair. Fully compliant with the municipality.

Water Heater Repair & Install

Diagnose and repair fast, or install new. I work on all types of water heater.

Sewer Line Services

Clogs, backups and tree root infiltration, cleared and repaired properly.

Home Inspection

A full visual plumbing check for buyers and owners, with a clear plan to fix any faults.

Bathroom Renovation

Full renovations including tile, electrical and building work. Start to finish, I handle it.

Plumbing Maintenance

Preventive upkeep that keeps small issues from turning into costly repairs.

On the ground

What plumbing in Barrie actually involves.

Barrie runs on two different waters, and which one comes out of your tap depends entirely on where in the city you live. Surface water is drawn from Kempenfelt Bay and treated at the Surface Water Treatment Plant; the rest of the city is fed by municipal wells tapping a deep aquifer. The City publishes an interactive water supply zones map so you can check which one serves your address.

That split matters more than most people realise. The City's own figures put groundwater areas at typically 13–20 grains per gallon, against 3–8 grains per gallon in the surface water areas. Same city, and one end of it is running water four or five times harder than the other. It shows up as scaled water heaters, furred fixtures and short appliance lifespans — and whether a softener is worth fitting depends on which zone you're in. I can tell you which side of that line you're on before you spend anything.

For commercial, institutional and multi-residential property, Barrie's Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control By-law sets the rules: testable devices tested annually, each property assigned a test month with a letter 60 days ahead, work done by a qualified person registered with the City's program, and any failed device repaired or replaced immediately with Water Operations notified. I'm backflow certified and deal with the municipality on this directly.

Servicing details from City of Barrie — drinking water treatment and distribution · City of Barrie — backflow prevention and cross-connection control by-law.

Common calls

What I get called out for in Barrie.

Emergency and same-area callouts

I'm based in Barrie, so nothing here involves a long drive. Burst lines, failed heaters and backed-up drains get to the top of the list.

Hard-water damage in the well-fed zones

Scaled and prematurely dead water heaters, seized fixtures and blocked aerators. Softeners and filtration supplied and installed as an authorized Excalibur dealer.

Commercial backflow testing and compliance

Annual testing, surveys and installs for industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential property, filed to keep you the right side of the City's by-law.

Older east-end and Allandale housing

Aged supply pipe, seized shutoffs, drains that need rebuilding rather than snaking, and bathrooms taken back to studs and done properly.

South-end and new-build homes

Painswick, Holly, Ardagh and the newer subdivisions — fixture installs, finishing, and the faults that surface once a house has been lived in for a few winters.

Restaurants and retail

Work scheduled around trading hours. I already look after multiple commercial kitchens in the city.

Coverage

Communities I cover in Barrie.

Recent work

Bathrooms, fixtures and mechanical work, start to finish.

A few of the jobs I've completed around Barrie and Orillia.

Modern freestanding bathtub with floor-mounted faucet
Tiled walk-in shower with black fixtures
Double-sink vanity in a large bathroom
Glass shower enclosure
Freestanding tub with mosaic tile surround
Drop-in sink basin with new faucet
Tiled tub and shower combination
Utility bar sink in white cabinet
New hot water tank installed with copper supply lines
Backflow preventer and thermal expansion tank on copper piping
Water meter and main shut-off valve replacement, before and after
Bathroom vanity replacement, before and after
Oval freestanding tub with tiled mosaic border
Compact bathroom vanity with dark counter

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Straight from Google

What Barrie neighbours say.

Real reviews from Roy's Google Business Profile. Read every one on Google.

4.9
4.9 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
Verified on Google
★★★★★

Out of a 0-10 rating, I would give Roy from Wilkin Plumbing a 20. This man is without a doubt the best plumber I have ever dealt with in my 50 years of owning a home. He is so very knowledgeable, kind, professional and he stands by his word. The last two projects he did for us were done with perfection, and although he ran into things that took him longer, he stood by his quote. I would recommend Roy to anyone without hesitation.

Deborah Madrick· Google review

★★★★★

I look after 6 Tim Hortons restaurants in Barrie and Roy is our plumber. He is by far the most detailed, knowledgeable, honest plumber we have had. He is quick and prompt at solving any of our plumbing issues at any of our locations. He arrives on time and on the date he schedules us for, and if there is any plumbing emergency, he responds quickly.

Mily Singh· Google review

★★★★★

Roy was great at understanding our needs for a new sump pump set up. We are on high ground water in the south east end and Roy fitted us with a two pump set up to ensure peace of mind, along with a wifi water level detector for extra measure. Would highly recommend!

Anthony M· Local Guide

★★★★★

My wife and I could not be happier with our new bathroom. Extremely knowledgeable, Roy transformed an empty corner of our basement into a beautiful, fully functional bathroom. His work is impeccable and the end result speaks for itself. A great guy and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend him!

Bill Mercer· Google review

★★★★★

Roy is an outstanding plumber. When I called him to service my sump pump, he presented multiple solutions to my issues and guided me through the decision-making process. His expertise is remarkable, and he is so professional and a pleasure to deal with. I can't recommend him highly enough!

cooldogsxena· Google review

★★★★★

Roy has always been just a phone call away and is quick to respond in time of need. He provides an honest consultation, has done great work for me while leaving the workplace neat and tidy. He is my go to guy!

Rose Blue· Google review

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No surprises

Honest, upfront pricing.

Charged on time and materials, so you only pay for the work the job actually needs.

Standard rates

Service call
Covers the first hour on site, materials separate$140 + tax
Set-price itemsOn request

Some supplied items, like toilets and faucets, have set prices. Everything is based on the time and materials needed to do the job right.

Free

Most estimates cost nothing.

I can often quote straight from a few photos you send me. For bigger projects I'm happy to do a site visit at no cost.

Good to know

Questions I get asked.

What fixtures can you install?
Sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs and much more. I usually supply and install the fixtures myself, but I'm happy to work with items you've bought. If it's plumbing related, I can install it.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the issue and how complex it is to fix. My pricing is based on time and materials. There's a standard service call of $140 + tax that covers the first hour, with materials charged separately.
Do you charge for estimates?
Most estimates are free, and I can often quote from photos you send me. For bigger projects I'll do a site visit at no cost. These are usually at set times in the week, so you may need to be flexible. A visit at a time that suits you better may carry a small fee.
How many plumbers are on staff?
Wilkin Plumbing is run by me, Roy. For larger jobs I bring in a few trusted journeyman plumbers, but they always work alongside me. I'm on site to make sure every job meets my standard.
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Authorized Dealer Excalibur Water Systems. Water treatment and filtration, supplied and installed.
Where I work

Barrie, Orillia and across Simcoe County.

Barrie is home and Orillia is a regular run. These are the townships and towns around them I cover — each one has its own page with what the plumbing is actually like there.

Get in touch

Book a plumber in Barrie.

Need a quote, got a question, or want to book a visit? Reach out and I'll make the whole thing easy.

705 888 2651 info@wilkinplumbing.ca
270 Kozlov St, Barrie, ON L4N 7H6
Serving Barrie, Orillia and local area
Open every day, 6am to 10pm
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